| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $248.96 | 8.641% | $270.4726 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.35 | 5.569% | $76.3792 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.60 | 7.235% | $117.5296 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.65 | 10.371% | $41.5547 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.99 | 13.389% | $205.2228 | $205.22 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.44 | 8.251% | $25.374 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.74 | 12.658% | $122.5043 | $122.50 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.73 | $859.0372 | $859.02 | $859.00 | $859.10 | |